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  1. jeff00seattle

    Windows 7 Windows 7: Parent adminstration control and rebellious pre-teen

    Hi I am a dad who wants to give his rebellious pre-teen daughter some control on her laptop, like update iTunes or install games, but she cannot do such as a Standard User. I initially setup her laptop with both of us (dad and daughter) as admin users. I wanted to be an admin user to help...
    • jeff00seattle
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    • admin control family it home it it management itunes laptop security parental control privacy settings rebellious teens software installation standard user system administration tech solutions tech support teen technology user access user permissions user privileges windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. G

    Windows 7 Apple wired keyboard with USB Hub on Windows 7 issue.

    [SOLVED] Apple wired keyboard with USB Hub on Windows 7 issue. 1st- the Apple keyboard (model # MB110LL/A) isn't listed as compatible with Windows 7. But I like it very much & had an extra one & decided to make use if it on my Windows 7 PC. The only issue I have using it on my PC is that the...
    • GARoss
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    • 64-bit apple bootcamp compatibility configuration device manager driver issues external devices firmware gigabyte keyboard operating current peripherals power error support tech solutions troubleshooting usb hub user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. News

    Windows 7 Defrag 002: Gov's Probs, Media Center, Dropped WiFi

    Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. Starting this week we have an email address setup that you can also contact us with, it is DefragShow@microsoft.com. We will still be checking comments...
    • News
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    • defrag show device drivers disk2vhd email contact file locks media center network shares pdf issues problem recorder remote assistance sticky keys system errors tech solutions tech support troubleshooting update issues user concerns wifi issues windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  4. E

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Offline Files - 2 problems with terrible workarounds - I want better solutions!

    I have two problems with Offline Files in Windows 7 that maybe you can shed some light on. I have narrowed these problems down specifically to Offline Files in Windows 7 and have manufactured some workaround solutions, but they are not great. This is a really long forum post, I apologize...
    • emillion
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    • company folder document saving error messages file management file path file server file sharing folder structure it support network configuration network issues offline files online access remote access system confusion tech solutions user permissions vpn windows 7 workaround
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. A

    Windows 7 Removing "Write Protected" From USB Drives

    Here are a few sites that may help in removing the "Write Protected" error received when trying to write, format or copy data from USB, Pen Drives or Memory Cards. Solution to remove Write Protection from USB Pen Drive - Tech Salsa Remove Write Protection On USB Pen Drive or Memory Card or...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • data recovery error fixes formatting memory cards pen drives tech solutions testdisk troubleshooting usb drives write protection
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. Commander_Cool

    Windows 7 Automated form-filling

    I spend quite some time on the web, much of which is taken up by filling out forms with name, address etc. Is there any software that can automate this chore? Thank you!
    • Commander_Cool
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    • automation data entry efficiency form filling productivity software tech solutions tools user experience web usage
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. l3it3r

    Windows 7 Mulitple Machines for testing Win 7? No problem!

    I wanted to test Win7 on a live machine - outside of VM Ware or VPC 2007. So I built my old PC up so it would run again and then fired it up, installed Win 7 (7000) and then realized I had an issue. The space required to have my Laptop and another machine's keyboard and mouse was limited on my...
    • l3it3r
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    • clipboard sharing desktop management gaming input devices input director installation keyboard kvm live machine mouse multiple machines networking old pc setup software tech solutions testing user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  8. T

    Windows Vista Vista Freezes Solid Trying to Connect to Some Wireless Nets

    Whenever I try to connect to certain public wireless networks Vista will lock up tight, which then necessitates a hard reboot. Does anyone know why this happens? Other public wireless networks I can connect to without a hitch. But certain "hot spots" are not too hot. I contacted HP tech support...
    • technomann
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    • bios update broadcom adapter connectivity problems driver issues factory reset hard reboot hp laptops laptop problems network properties public hotspots registry hacks system freeze tech solutions technical support troubleshooting user experience windows vista wireless issues wireless networks xp drivers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking